CEL (TSE:5078) FCF Margin %: -12.99% (As of Feb. 2026)

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TSE:5078 CEL Corp TSE:5078
64 GF Score
Price 円4,750.00
GF Value 円3,732.95
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is CEL FCF Margin %?

CEL TSE:5078 64 FCF Margin % is -12.99% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:5078 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,732.95 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,751 Real Estate companies, CEL ranks worse than 71.16% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. CEL's Free Cash Flow for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円-1,220 Mil. CEL's Revenue for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円9,391 Mil. Therefore, CEL's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was -12.99%.

As of today, CEL's current FCF Yield % is -12.08%.

The historical rank and industry rank for CEL's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:5078' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -23.21   Med: 4.15   Max: 17.42
Current: -9.64


During the past 7 years, the highest FCF Margin % of CEL was 17.42%. The lowest was -23.21%. And the median was 4.15%.

TSE:5078's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
71.16% of 1751 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 6.37 vs TSE:5078: -9.64


CEL FCF Margin % Related Terms


CEL FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CEL's FCF Margin % can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

CEL FCF Margin % Chart

CEL Annual Data
Trend Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -23.21 -20.76 17.42 5.83 -9.64

CEL Semi-Annual Data
Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
FCF Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -6.14 6.53 5.18 -6.72 -12.99

TSE:5078 vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Real Estate Services subindustry, CEL's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


CEL FCF Margin % vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, CEL's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CEL's FCF Margin % falls into.


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CEL FCF Margin % Calculation

FCF margin is the ratio of Free Cash Flow divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

CEL's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Feb. 2026 )/Revenue (A: Feb. 2026 )
=-1945.609/20190.48
=-9.64 %

CEL's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Feb. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=-1220.125/9390.617
=-12.99 %

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about FCF Margin % →
What does a FCF Margin % of -12.99% mean?
CEL (TSE:5078) has a FCF Margin % of -12.99% as of Feb. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on CEL and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, CEL ranks #1246 out of 1751 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 71.2%.
Is CEL's FCF Margin % too high?
CEL's current FCF Margin % is -12.99%. Based on the distribution chart, CEL ranks #1246 out of 1751 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, CEL has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CEL's FCF Margin % compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, CEL ranks #1246 out of 1751 companies for FCF Margin %. This places CEL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 6.37. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Real Estate company?
The median FCF Margin % among Real Estate companies is 6.37, based on 1,751 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on CEL and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median FCF Margin % is 6.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CEL's current FCF Margin % is -12.99%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CEL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CEL (TSE:5078) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,732.95, compared to a current price of 円4,750.00 — trading 27.2% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -12.99%. CEL's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CEL (TSE:5078), the current FCF Margin % is -12.99% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is CEL (TSE:5078) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CEL stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円4,750.00 is trading 27.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,732.95. GuruFocus considers CEL to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:5078:

  • FCF Margin %: -12.99%
  • GF Value™: 円3,732.95 vs. price of 円4,750.00 (27.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5078 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CEL Business Description

Address 7-1 Kyobashi 3-chome, 5th Floor, Sogokan 110 Tower, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 104-0031
CEL Corp is engaged in the rental housing business that provides apartment management proposals, apartment designs and apartment construction management services, rental housing development business, rental management business entrusted with apartment management, and Renovation business.
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